Program Requirements

The automotive technology curriculum provides the students with technical skills necessary to
diagnosis, test and repair today's sophisticated vehicles. Through classroom study of principles combined with "heavy"
hands on experience applied to automobiles in the lab, graduates of the program are prepared to assume positions in the
automotive industry as entry level technicians. Students entering the program should possess good math skills, the ability
to read technical manuals, good communication skills, hand to eye coordination, and be interested in mechanical work. The
program also prepares students for the ASE certification exams sponsored by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence. Students are encouraged to take the specific ASE exams upon completion of related courses.

After completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree, students may elect to transfer to select senior institutions
under an advanced placement capstone option to obtain a four year degree. Suggested General Education Electives for transfer
will vary; see the automotive coordinator for further recommendations.

The instruction, course of study, facilities, and equipment of this program have undergone rigorous evaluation by the
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and have met the ASE standards for training program Master Certification.

High School graduates of dual credit programs with Kaskaskia College may be eligible for advance placement.

Field Internship

The AAS Degree has a 160 hour minimum internship requirement in an approved repair facility. Also, the
advanced certificate requires a shop practicum or optional internship.

Representative Job Titles

Service technicians in dealerships and independent repair facilities, service writers, auto parts
sales, and, with experience, service managers and auto repair business owners.

Program Requirements

All students in the automotive program are required to provide their own hand tools, safety glasses,
protective uniforms and safety shoes. A list of the specific requirements is available from the department
coordinator.

Applicants in the automotive service technician program must meet the following physical requirements.

Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level without assistance.

Must be able to communicate orally with a person 6-10 feet away.

Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.

Must be able to visually read information retrieved from our informational sources, computers, and manuals.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must have required tools for use throughout the course of study.

F=course may only be offered in the fall semester
S=course may only be offered in the spring semester
Su=course may only be offered in the summer semester

First Semester

AUTO 111

Safety and Shop Procedures

1

AUTO 118

Basic Electrical (F)

4

AUTO 119

Automotive Fundamentals and Service

3

AUTO 156

Fuel Systems and Emissions (F)

4

Area C Elective

3

Area A Elective (Math)

3

18

Second Semester

AUTO 140

Manual Drive Trains and Axles (S)

4

AUTO 161

Suspension and Alignment (S)

4

AUTO 170

Engine Repair and Service (S)

5

AUTO 225

Computerized Engine Controls

4

Area D Elective

2

19

Summer Semester

Area A Elective

3

3

Third Semester

AUTO 139

Brake Systems (F)

4

AUTO 235

Advanced Electrical (F)

4

AUTO 266

Engine Performance (S)

4

SPCH 103

Fundamentals of Speech

3

Area C Elective

3

PHLE 119

Core Values and Ethical Decision Making

1

19

Fourth Semester

AUTO 230

Auto Shop Practices and Procedures

1

AUTO 276

Automatic Transmission (S)

5

AUTO 286

Automotive Internship

3

AUTO 121

Heat and Air Conditioning

3

Area B Elective

3

16

Minimum Requirements

AAS Degree

75 credit hours

Course

Prerequisites

AUTO 118

AUTO 111

AUTO 119

AUTO 111

AUTO 121

AUTO 111, AUTO 119

AUTO 139

AUTO 111

AUTO 140

AUTO 111

AUTO 156

AUTO 111

AUTO 161

AUTO 111

AUTO 170

AUTO 111

AUTO 225

AUTO 111

AUTO 230

AUTO 111, AUTO 118

AUTO 235

AUTO 111,AUTO 118

AUTO 266

AUTO 111, AUTO 118, AUTO 119

Completion of 25 hours in automotive technology courses with c or higher

AUTO 282

Completion of 35 hours in automotive technology courses with c or higher

AUTO 286

Completion of 35 hours in automotive technology courses with c or higher

IMPORTANT: Every student must enroll in and successfully complete one of the following courses to receive a degree:

Ethics 120

Sociology 101

Managing Diversity 134

to meet requirements of Illinois Public Act 87-581.
NOTE: The program requirements presented here are effective
Spring 2008. Previous versions of the KC Catalog are available in their entirety at our catalog archive.
If you are uncertain about which catalog you should reference, please contact an academic advisor. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding course
registration or degree/certificate completion.

Kaskaskia College has dual credit agreements for AUTO 111, AUTO 118 and AUTO 139 with area high schools.

NOTE: The program requirements presented here are effective Spring 2008. Previous versions of the KC Catalog are
available in their entirety at our catalog archive. If you are uncertain about which catalog you should reference, please
contact an academic advisor. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding course registration or
degree/certificate completion.

Kaskaskia College has dual credit agreements for AUTO 111, AUTO 118 and AUTO 139 with area high schools.

Approved Electives

Speech 103

English 101

Business 103

Psychology 101

Sociology 101

Political Science 101

Health 208

Math 101 or higher

NOTE: The program requirements presented here are effective Spring 2008. Previous versions of the KC Catalog are available in their entirety at our catalog archive.
If you are uncertain about which catalog you should reference, please contact an academic advisor. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding course
registration or degree/certificate completion.

Heating and Air ConditioningCareer and Technical Certificate

First Semester

AUTO 111

Safety and Shop Procedures

1

AUTO 119

Automotive Fundamentals and Service

3

AUTO 118

Basic Electrical (F)

4

AUTO 121

Heat and Air Conditioning

4

AUTO 225

Computerized Engine Controls

4

16

Minimum Requirements

Certificate

16 cedit hours

NOTE: The program requirements presented here are effective Spring 2008. Previous versions of the KC Catalog are
available in their entirety at our catalog archive. If you are uncertain about which catalog you should reference, please
contact an catalog archive. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding course registration or
degree/certificate completion.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the below program, and
other important information, please visit the link(s) below or see the
full disclosure listing.

Kaskaskia College has dual credit agreements for AUTO 111 with area high schools.

NOTE: The program requirements presented here are effective Spring 2015. Previous versions of the KC Catalog are
available in their entirety at our catalog archive. If you are uncertain about which catalog you should reference, please
contact an academic advisor. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding course registration or
degree/certificate completion.